Would you say you are still hurting from the current economy?

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Oh, heck yeah!  I used to be able to pay for my insurance....now it is 6 six times (no kidding, literally six times) more expensive with a deductible of $5000 instead of $500. Taxes have risen and gas is twice as expensive as it was in 2007, groceries are up 25% and due to the new employment rules....I only get hours that qualify me for part time status in stead of working as much as the job allowed. So, I am very much worse off than I used to be.